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K742 OLX

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,560 mi
Last recorded178,560 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 OLX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 178,560 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all flexi hose ferruals corroded

both number plates poor

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f flexi hose insecure

n/s/r flexi hose slighlty twisted

n/s/r parking brake effort low

steering column top bearing slightly worn

stone chips in windscreen

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2012 178,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all flexi hose ferruals corroded

both number plates poor

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f flexi hose insecure

n/s/r flexi hose slighlty twisted

n/s/r parking brake effort low

steering column top bearing slightly worn

stone chips in windscreen

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 29 Feb 2012 178,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all suspension rubbers in poor condtion age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all flexi-hose ferruals

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to boot floor

no.plates poor

nsf flexi hose inscure attention required asap

nsr parking brake effort low

osf seat belt catch button poor

rear tyres worn on edges

sills covered

slight twisting to nsr flexi-hose

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 173,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

drivers door stiff to open

Fail 11 Mar 2011 173,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

drivers door stiff to open

Pass 31 Mar 2010 169,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 164,725 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 164,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 158,572 miles

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

heavy age cracking fron anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2007 152,641 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 152,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in n/s headlamp lense

Pass 15 Mar 2006 147,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracking on rear tyres

heavy corrosion in rear lower panel

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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K742 OLX is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 137,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K742 OLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K742 OLX registered?

K742 OLX is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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